By KIDDE AC Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’s Guide See pages 4-1 and 4-2 for “What to do When the Alarm Sounds” D ESI G N CE RTIFIE D Nighthawk CO Alarm with Digital Display, Peak Level Memory and 9V Battery Backup Model: KN-COPP-3, 900-0100 IAS 6-96 2nd Edition CO Alarm US Please have the following information ready when calling: CO Alarm Model number (located on back of alarm): OF CO ILLION ttery) PER M Ba PARTS Low or No (Lb = ESET TEST-R CO Alarm Assembly number (located on back of alarm
Table of Contents About this User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Quick Set Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Part One - Your Nighthawk Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm: • About your CO alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1,2 • What CO alarms can and cannot do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 • Where you should install your CO alarm . . . .
About this User’s Guide Introduction Notice we call this booklet a “User’s Guide” and not an “Owner’s Manual.” This is because our intention is you use this guide just as you will be using your Nighthawk CO alarm. Keep the guide in a handy location and refer to it when you have questions about your CO alarm, its functions and features, or if you have questions about carbon monoxide. It will take about an hour of your time, but it’s well worth it. Please read it in the sequence presented.
Quick Set-Up Guide We urge you to read this entire manual in the sequence it is presented. But, if you only read one part of this guide initially, read this page! Listed below are seven easy steps for setting up your Nighthawk CO alarm. Please read the entire guide for complete information. Setting up your CO alarm for first time operation: Step 1 Step 5 Determine the best location for your CO alarm(s). Usually this is in or near bedrooms. Refer to page 1-3 for complete information.
Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm Nighthawk CO Alarm – rear view About Your CO Alarm The number one feature that sets Nighthawk apart from other alarms is its unique digital display that gives you a continuos readout of CO levels from 30-999 parts per million. The digital display serves as an early warning of CO presence. Additionally, the digital display gives you added time to find the source of the CO and correct the problem, limiting the risk of unrecognized long term exposure.
Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm Nighthawk’s Unique Features Digital Display The continuous digital display shows you the level of carbon monoxide (if any) the unit is sensing. The unit updates this reading every 15 seconds so you can watch levels rise or fall. Note: If the unit does not sense any CO, the reading is zero (0). In most homes, the unit reads “0” all the time. A reading of “0” is expected under normal conditions, and is good. The blinking dot after the number shows you the unit is operating.
Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm Where to Install Your CO Alarm Your Nighthawk CO alarm should be mounted in or near bedrooms and living areas. It is recommended that you install a Nighthawk CO alarm on each level of a multi-level home. You may use the number and location of smoke alarms installed in your home according to current building code requirements as a guide to the location of your Nighthawk CO alarm(s). In the garage, vehicle exhaust can contain some carbon monoxide.
Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm If outlet is mounted horizontally (sideways): If you are going to use your alarm as a direct plug and you are going to plug in to an outlet that is mounted horizontally (sideways), you will need to rotate the adapter 90˚. This simple process is outlined below. Avoid the following: • Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient conditions, such as: 1) Wind direction and/or velocity, including high gusts of wind.
Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm To install: 1. Follow steps 1 - 4 in the previous column under “To Rotate Adapter.” 2. With adapter out, pull out power cord and unwrap it. 3. With cord extended, press last few inches into cord recess. Gently pull cord at bottom of cord recess until cord becomes taught and lays flat in cord recess. 4. Carefully replace back door by making sure “latches” on all four corners of door are lined up, then firmly WALL press into place. 5.
Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm How to Know If Your Alarm is Malfunctioning Your alarm performs an internal self-diagnosis every 15 seconds to make sure that it is functioning properly. The alarm is designed to alert you in the unusual event of a malfunction. If the alarm malfunctions.
Part One – Your Nighthawk CO Alarm The Peak Level Memory Button Although the peak level feature will display levels below 30 PPM, these levels will not result in an alarm no matter how long the device is exposed to these levels. The peak level feature is helpful in identifying low level CO occurrences below 30 PPM. Although the unit will not automatically display levels below 30 PPM, it will detect and store these readings in memory.
Part Two – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer A by-product of combustion, carbon monoxide can be a potential problem from a number of common sources – automobiles, furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, wood stoves, charcoal grills, gas ranges, space heaters and portable generators. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas created when any fuel is burned – gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, wood, coal, and even tobacco.
Part Two – Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer What You Should Not Do... • Never burn charcoal inside a home, garage, cabin, RV or camper. Home Safety Tips What You Can Do... • Buy only appliances approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. • Never install, service, or convert fuel-burning appliances from one type to another without proper knowledge, skills and tools. • Choose fuel-burning appliances that can be vented to the outdoors, whenever possible.
Part Three – What You Should Know Before the Alarm Sounds Learn the difference between dangerous levels, high levels, mid levels and low levels: Dangerous levels, when someone is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning and CO readings are generally above 100 ppm. Anytime someone is experiencing the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning this should be treated as an EMERGENCY. Follow the instructions on page 4-1.
Part Four – What to Do When the Alarm Sounds Determine if anyone in the household is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning. Many cases of reported CO poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance. Also young children and household pets may be the first affected.
Part Four – What to Do When the Alarm Sounds LOW LEVEL READING, Unit will not alarm when Peak Level Button is Pressed Unit reads below 50 ppm of carbon monoxide. Remember to determine if anyone is at high risk for CO poisoning. If so, you should use precaution not to expose the at-risk person to low levels for more than eight hours. If no one is experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning, press the reset button on the alarm.
Part Five – Technical Information How the Unit Determines When to Alarm Your Nighthawk CO alarm uses advanced technology to monitor the environment in your home and warn you of unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide. An internal microcomputer works together with the carbon monoxide sensor inside the alarm to determine the levels of carbon monoxide in the air and to calculate the rate that CO would be absorbed into the human body.
Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. You warranty the alarm for five years. How will I know when it doesn’t work anymore and I need to buy a new one? A. In any event of malfunction, your alarm will alert you with malfunction signals. These signals are described in detail on page 1-6. Q. How many alarms do I need in my house? How much square footage will one alarm cover? A. We recommend you place alarms near the sleeping area(s).
Part Six – Frequently Asked Questions Q. I use the alarm in a vacation home that isn’t always occupied and can have temperature extremes when no one is there (no heat or no air conditioning). Will that hurt the alarm? Should I leave it plugged in all the time? A. We recommend that your alarm not be installed in areas where temperatures fall below 40˚F (4.4˚C) or rise above 100˚F (37.8˚C). Your alarm was designed to be constantly plugged in for maximum performance. Q.
Part Six – Display Reading and What They Mean Page 6-3 and 6-4 contain vital information about the various readings you may see on your display. We suggest you keep this User’s Guide handy for reference. However, if the backup battery is low or missing, or if the unit malfunctions it will display other readings (and alarm differently) to alert you that something is wrong with the alarm.
Part Six – Display Reading and What They Mean Readings You May See When Unit is AC Powered Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action Steady “Err” and flashing dot “Chirp” every 30 seconds Unit malfunctioning when AC powered Call KIDDE customer service at 1-800-880-6788 Readings You May See When Unit is on Temporary Battery Backup Display Shows Alarm Sound Unit Status Recommended Action Flashing dot None Normal battery-only operation – unit will show reading only if it senses CO
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Wall Mount Diagram If you are going to mount your Nighthawk CO alarm to the wall, you may use this guide for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided. For more information about mounting to the wall, please refer to page 1-4. 2.
Limited Warranty WARRANTY COVERAGE: THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT WITH REPAIRED PRODUCT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MANUFACTURER.